Activity-specific aquatic therapy targeting gait for a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury.

abstract：:Objective: To compare the segmental and extrasegmental hypoalgesic effects of TENS, IFC and Aussie current on pressure pain threshold (PPT) during and after stimulation in healthy subjects. The second objective was to compare the sensory comfort related to electrical stimulation. Material and Methods: 120 healthy subj...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Rampazo da Silva ÉP,Silva VRD,Bernardes AS,Matuzawa F,Liebano RE

更新日期：2019-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Physiotherapists are well placed to help people adjust and engage meaningfully with the world following major weight loss. Recent research indicates that the body size a patient has lived with for years can continue to affect movement and perception even after largescale weight loss. This article explores this discrep...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Natvik E,Groven KS,Råheim M,Gjengedal E,Gallagher S

更新日期：2019-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The interview of a patient attending physical therapy is the cornerstone of the physical examination, diagnosis, plan of care, prognosis, and overall efficacy of the therapeutic experience. A thorough, skilled interview drives the objective tests and measures chosen, as well as provides context for the interpretation ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Diener I,Kargela M,Louw A

更新日期：2016-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Neck proprioception is one of the information sources that helps regulate postural balance. However, it is believed to be impaired as patients with both idiopathic neck pain (INP) and whiplash-associated disorders (WAD) have been shown to have a more unstable balance than healthy controls. This systematic review aims ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Silva AG,Cruz AL

更新日期：2013-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was performed to examine the reliability and validity of the Turkish version of ABILHAND-Kids questionnaire which assesses manual functions of children with neuromuscular diseases (NMDs). A cross sectional survey study design and Rasch analysis were used to assess the reliability and validity of the Turkish...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Öksüz Ç,Alemdaroglu I,Kilinç M,Abaoğlu H,Demirci C,Karahan S,Yilmaz O,Yildirim SA

更新日期：2017-10-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: This paper arises from a larger study exploring early professional socialization across five professions: physiotherapy, nursing; dentistry; pharmacy; and medicine. Purpose: To explore the process of physiotherapy student professional identity development and the evolution of expectations and views of inte...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Harman K,Sim M,LeBrun J,Almost J,Andrews C,Davies H,Khalili H,Sutton E,Price S

更新日期：2019-07-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Publicly funded community-based physical therapy (PT) services in Canada's most populous province of Ontario were partially delisted, or deinsured, in April 2005. Two previous studies examined the short-term effects from the client and provider perspectives; and in this study, we follow up with participants from these...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Paul J,Park L,Ryter E,Miller W,Ahmed S,Cott CA,Landry MD

更新日期：2008-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The aim of this study was to examine how risks and benefits of cervical spine manipulation (CSM) were framed and discussed in the context of mentorship and their impact on the perception of safe practice of CSM in clinical physiotherapy settings. A multi-method qualitative approach was employed, including a document a...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Yamamoto K,Condotta L,Haldane C,Jaffrani S,Johnstone V,Jachyra P,Gibson BE,Yeung E

更新日期：2018-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The purpose of this paper is to provide an argument for the place of mixed methods research across practice settings as an effective means of supporting evidence-based practice in physiotherapy. Physiotherapy practitioners use both qualitative and quantitative methods throughout the process of patient care-from histor...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Shaw JA,Connelly DM,Zecevic AA

更新日期：2010-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of the present study was to compare the effects of continuous ultrasound (CUS) with pulsed ultrasound (PUS) in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS). In this prospective, randomized, double-blind, parallel group study, 40 patients (10 losses) with CRS participated. Patients received either continuou...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ansari NN,Fathali M,Naghdi S,Hasson S,Jalaie S,Rastak MS

更新日期：2012-02-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Fibromyalgia syndrome (FMS) is a chronic musculoskeletal pain and fatigue condition. Despite extensive research, there is currently no known therapy leading to a cure for FMS. Although studies have reported that some patients can regain their health, little is known about their personal process of becomi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Eik H,Kirkevold M,Solbrække KN,Mengshoel AM

更新日期：2020-10-07 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:The purpose was to explore the feasibility of whole body vibration (WBV) on polio survivors with/without post-polio syndrome (PPS) by studying its effects on walking speed (10-m walk test), endurance (2-min walk test), pain severity/interference (Brief Pain Inventory [BPI]), sleep quality (Pittsburg Sleep Quali...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Da Silva CP,Szot CL,deSa N

更新日期：2019-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Objective: To determine the effects of an exercise intervention on physical performance and reported fall incidents among individuals living with dementia in nursing homes. Methods: The study was a randomized controlled trial to determine the effect of the physical activity on physical performance and reported fall in...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Brett L,Stapley P,Meedya S,Traynor V

更新日期：2021-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND:Meningiomas are the most common form of benign brain tumors in adults. Due to a wide range of symptom presentation, tumors can be difficult to diagnose. For physical therapists, it is important to be aware that brain tumors can mimic other diagnoses and present in conjunction with other musculoskeletal disor...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Pottkotter K,Briggs MS,Di Stasi S

更新日期：2013-07-01 00:00:00

abstract：BACKGROUND AND OBJECTIVE:Vulvar edema is a condition rarely reported and without defined treatment that may result in functional limitation. The aim of the report is to describe a case series of patients with disabling vulvar edema of different etiologies that were treated with manual lymphatic drainage (MLD) and multi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Pinto e Silva MP,Bassani MA,Miquelutti MA,Marques Ade A,do Amaral MT,de Oliveira MM,Ferreira Nde O

更新日期：2015-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:A systematic review by Barclay-Goddard et al (2004) reported that force platform feedback improved stance symmetry but not sway, clinical balance outcomes, or measures of independence in adults with stroke. However, the role of computerized dynamic posturography (CDP) systems was not explored. The purpose of this case...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Hakim RM,Davies L,Jaworski K,Tufano N,Unterstein A

更新日期：2012-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：PURPOSE:Our report describes the effect of repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS) combined with body weight-supported treadmill training (BWSTT) on independent gait recovery in a patient with incomplete spinal cord injury (iSCI). CASE DESCRIPTION:The patient was a 31-year-old male, household ambulator (ai...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Nogueira F,Shirahige L,Brito R,Monte-Silva K

更新日期：2020-08-12 00:00:00

abstract：:Ashworth Scales are the most widely used tests to assess the severity of muscle spasticity. These scales offer qualitative and subjective information; consequently, there are issues concerning validity and reliability. This article presents the results of a study comparing interrater reliability of the original and of...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Ansari NN,Naghdi S,Moammeri H,Jalaie S

更新日期：2006-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Body mass index, pain, female sex, and age have been reported as predictors of physical activity in patients with lumbar spinal stenosis (LSS). However, no reports have examined the psychological factors associated with physical activity in people with LSS. Purpose: To use psychological assessments to iden...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Minetama M,Kawakami M,Teraguchi M,Kagotani R,Mera Y,Sumiya T,Nakagawa M,Yamamoto Y,Matsuo S,Sakon N,Nakatani T,Kitano T,Nakagawa Y

更新日期：2020-12-03 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVES:The objective of the study was to investigate student and practice educator evaluations of practice placements using a structured 2 to 1 supervision and implementation model. DESIGN:Cross-sectional pilot study set in clinical sites providing placements for physiotherapy students in Ireland. PARTICIPANTS:St...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Alpine LM,Caldas FT,Barrett EM

更新日期：2019-08-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Cervicogenic headache (CH) is a debilitating pain problem, estimated to affect 13-17% of the population with chronic headache. Physiotherapy can improve this condition in 75% of patients but the remaining 25% are unresponsive to treatment, and to date researchers have been unable to identify predictors of non-responsi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Liebert A,Rebbeck T,Elias S,Hawkins D,Adams R

更新日期：2013-11-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background and Purpose: After stroke, asymmetric weight distribution is common with decreased balance control in standing and walking. The six-spot step test (SSST) includes a 5-m walk during which one leg shoves wooden blocks out of circles marked on the floor, thus assessing the ability to take load on each leg. The...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Arvidsson Lindvall M,Anderzén-Carlsson A,Appelros P,Forsberg A

更新日期：2020-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: Longstanding gynecological pain affects large numbers of women in the Western world. Somatocognitive therapy (SCT), a hybrid of cognitive psychotherapy and physiotherapy, is an evidence-based approach that has been successfully applied in the treatment of women suffering from such disorders, for example ch...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Danielsen KG,Fougner M,Haugstad GK

更新日期：2021-01-11 00:00:00

abstract：:Background: The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services has specifically targeted total joint replacements with a retrospective bundled payment program called the Comprehensive Care for Joint Replacement (CJR) model to improve collaboration between providers and decrease costs associated with the surgery and subseq...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bolt W PT, DPT,Wendland DM PT, DPT, PhD, CPed

更新日期：2020-03-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The Milwaukee brace had been a standard of nonsurgical treatment for scoliosis since 1954. Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing protocol was most effective for the treatment of adolescent idiopathic scoliosis. However, Milwaukee brace 23-hours wearing showed an impact on psychosocial functioning of the patients. Moreover,...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Maruyama T,Takesita K,Kitagawa T,Nakao Y

更新日期：2011-01-01 00:00:00

abstract：:This study was conducted to determine the test-retest reliability of measurements of grip strength obtained with the MicroFET 4 dynamometer. Measurements did not differ significantly between days and had high intraclass correlation coefficients (>.970). The technical error of measurement was low (< or =22.7 newtons). ...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Bohannon RW

更新日期：2006-09-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Diastasis recti abdominis (DRA) and pelvic floor dysfunction (PFD) occurs commonly with aging; however, little is known about what leads to these changes. Objective: We aimed to investigate and compare the presence or absence of DRA and PFD in peri- and postmenopausal women. Methods: This cross-sectional...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Harada BS,De Bortolli TT,Carnaz L,De Conti MHS,Hijaz A,Driusso P,Marini G

更新日期：2020-12-07 00:00:00

abstract：OBJECTIVE:Recent evidence has demonstrated that group-based physiotherapy interventions for musculoskeletal pain can have similar clinical outcomes compared to one-to-one treatment. This study qualitatively explored the experiences of individuals who participated in a physiotherapist-led group exercise class for people...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Barrett E,Hayes A,Kelleher M,Conroy C,Robinson K,O'Sullivan K,McCreesh K

更新日期：2018-06-01 00:00:00

abstract：:The objective of this study was to develop a screening instrument for pediatric physiotherapists to distinguish a symptomatic asymmetry in the clinical evaluation of young infants (age <6 months) with an asymmetric head posture. We chose two consensus methods, a two-round Delphi design and an expert meeting using nomi...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Nuysink J,van Haastert IC,Takken T,Helders PJ

更新日期：2011-04-01 00:00:00

abstract：:Introduction: Impairment of global and regional pulmonary ventilations is a well-known consequence of general anesthesia. Positive expiratory pressure (PEP) or incentive spirometry (IS) is commonly prescribed, albeit their efficacy is poorly demonstrated. The aim of this study was to assess the effects of PEP and IS o...

journal_title：Physiotherapy theory and practice

authors： Reychler G,Uribe Rodriguez V,Hickmann CE,Tombal B,Laterre PF,Feyaerts A,Roeseler J

更新日期：2019-03-01 00:00:00